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Max Verstappen issues thrilling title warning: all is possible after McLaren’s Qatar blunder

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November 30, 2025
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Max Verstappen issues thrilling title warning: all is possible after McLaren’s Qatar blunder

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Hannah Schmitz, Principal Strategy Engineer of Oracle Red Bull Racing talk on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511300643 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Issues Stark Warning to McLaren After Qatar Debacle: “All is Possible!”

In a gripping turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Max Verstappen emerged victorious in the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalizing on a monumental blunder by McLaren. The race took a dramatic twist when both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris opted against pitting during a crucial safety car period on lap 7, a decision that has now turned the championship landscape on its head. With race regulations limiting tire life to a maximum of 25 laps, the McLaren duo found themselves in a precarious position, forced to overtake the reigning champion Verstappen on the track to secure their victory.

As the dust settled, it became clear that Piastri was unable to close the gap, finishing a staggering 10 seconds behind Verstappen, while Norris could only manage a fourth-place finish after a late move on Kimi Antonelli. This outcome has set the stage for a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi, where the championship standings now read as follows: Norris leads with 408 points, followed closely by Verstappen at 396 and Piastri at 392.

Reflecting on his monumental 70th career win, Verstappen had a message for McLaren: “It was an incredible race for us, we made the right call to box under the safety car and that was smart,” he declared. The Dutch driver recognized the miscalculation from McLaren, noting, “I was like ‘that is an interesting move’ [not to pit under the safety car]. I knew that then we had a bit of a gap, but you still need to keep the tyres alive. It was 25 laps; the wear is very high around here, but luckily it all worked out.”

Verstappen’s words ring loud and clear: “All is possible,” he stated, emphasizing that the championship battle is very much alive as they head into the season’s decisive race. With tensions running high and fortunes at stake, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promises to be a showdown for the ages.

As fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling conclusion to the season, the question looms: Who will take home the coveted title? Cast your vote in our poll below and share your predictions for the 2025 F1 championship in Abu Dhabi! The stakes have never been higher, and with Verstappen’s tenacity and McLaren’s recent missteps, anything can happen on race day!

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